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Indian lassi recipe

Indian Lassi Recipe

This Indian lassi recipe is well known for its cooling effect. It requires yogurt, sugar or salt, spices, and flavoring with dry fruits, saffron, and green cardamon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For Sweet Lassi

  • 2 cups curd (fresh or cold)
  • 1 cup water or milk (optional)
  • 3-4 tbsp sugar or as required
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped nuts
  • 3-4 ice cubes (optional)

For Salty Lassi

  • 2 cups curd (fresh or cold)
  • 1 cup water or milk (optional)
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp salt or as required
  • 4 to 5 mint leaves
  • 3 to 4 ice cubes (optional)

Instructions
 

Make Sweet Lassi

  • First, put 2 cups of yogurt in a large bowl. The yogurt can be cold or at room temperature.
  • Then whip it with a churner or a wired whisk that you have. Whip it until it's smooth in texture.
  • The yogurt, when blended, should have a smooth texture.
  • After that, add 3 to 4 tbsp of sugar or as required. Add 1 cup of water or milk if you want a thin texture for lassi. I rarely add water because I like the thick and creamy taste of lassi.
  • Now add 1 tsp green cardamom powder and whip it again.
  • Now garnish with chopped almonds and cashews. Pour it into a large glass with some ice cubes.

Make Salty Lassi

  • Put 2 cups of yogurt in a large bowl. I add homemade fresh curd.
  • Whip it with a churner or a wired whisk until it's smooth in texture.
  • When the yogurt is smooth in texture. Then add 1 cup of water or milk and blend again. If you want a thin consistency. I do not add because I like thick consistency.
  • After that, add 1 tsp roasted cumin powder or 1 tsp black salt. Blend it again.
  • Now, do a taste test. If you feel less salty, then add more salt.
  • After that, serve it in a large glass with garnished mint leaves. Add some ice cubes for more better taste.

Notes

    • Always use fresh yogurt to make a delicious lassi. Homemade yogurt works well. But if you buy store-bought check the yogurt not sour in taste.
    • You can store leftover lassi in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. But it is best to consume it when you made it.
    • For a thin consistency of lassi, you can use water and milk.